I want to request production of emails. Is there a certain format (e.g. TIFF, pdf, etc.) that is best for searching?

A party probably cannot insist that records be produced in a particular format. If the records are produced in paper format, or in a non-OCR...

Will a verbal 30-day no cause notice hold up in court?

A landlord cannot terminate a tenancy through a verbal notice. Any such notice must be in writing. Portland Defender 1001 Southwest 5th Avenue...

When your charged but not convicted of a crime dose it still show on a back ground check?

It depends on the background check. If the check only shows convictions, then the dropped charges will probably not show up. However, absolutely...

My district court complaint was 24 pages long, the defendant's answer was 2 words. Would you file for summary judgement?

Nobody can answer the question of whether you will win a summary judgment motion based on the information that you have provided. There is...

Can my phone be tapped?

If you are on formal probation, you should have received written terms of probation. This information should be contained within your written...

Hypothetical: Owner "O" owns a home, and rents it to Tenant "T." T lets Friend "F" stay at the house for a few days - there is no agreement...

I live in Portland Oregon I own a rental house in glenomah wa the tenant moved out and owes me 6 months back rent she moved

Typically, a lawsuit can be brought in one of two places: #1) Wherever the person you are suing lives #2) Wherever the dispute...

I moved out of rent apartment. I have deposit with landlord. Can they charge me beyond my deposit?

A landlord can absolutely charge a tenant more than just their deposit. A tenant's security deposit is not a cap on damages. It is simply some...

Is it legal for someone to video tape sexual encounters without consent in oregon?

163.700 Invasion of personal privacy. (1) Except as provided in ORS 163.702, a person commits the crime of invasion of personal privacy if: ...

My name is David. I'm seeking advice regarding a summons served upon me today (5/8/13) that was filed in another state 3/04/13.

If this case is in California, you shouldn't waste any time - contact a California lawyer immediately.